| Leaves the hoof flat, as if to nail a shoe onto it. Quarters same length as rest of hoof, which can lead to quarter cracks. | Scoops the quarters by using the sole as a guiding landmark, allowing for proper hoof mechanism |
| Rasps the sole at the toe, thinning the sole right below the tip of the pedal bone | Leaves the sole in the toe area alone, to maximise protection of the pedal bone |
| Heels often left high, resulting in internal structures tilting forward | Heels are trimmed so that pedal bone is 3 to 5 degrees from ground parallel |
| Often results in horse landing toe first which causes ongoing problems which can lead to navicular | Encourages the horse to land correctly, heel-first |
| Wall edges are left square and flares normally left intact | Edges of wall bevelled around most of the hoof, supporting hoof integrity and reducing cracks and chips |
| Toe often left too long, resulting in improper breakover and the potential for tendon and ligament damage and mechanical laminitis | Toe is backed up, allowing for correct break-over and alignment of the leg bones |
